South Korea reports highest daily surge in coronavirus cases

According to details, the country reported 1,842 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours and the latest numbers include at least 270 sailors on an anti-piracy navy destroyer patrolling the waters off Africa who were flown home on Tuesday after being infected with the virus.

Government is planning to impose tighter restrictions in the capital Seoul and other areas that are witnessing a surge in cases.

Some 64.3% of the 1,533 domestically transmitted cases came from regions beyond the greater Seoul area, the highest level since the country's first COVID-19 wave erupted from a church in the southeastern city of Daegu.

The numbers for the Seoul metropolitan area have slightly declined from more than 80% following restrictions such as a ban on gatherings of more than two people after 6 p.m.

South Korea's total infections rose to 184,103 cases with 2,063 deaths, the KDCA data showed. Just over 13% of the 52 million population have been fully vaccinated.

Courtesy: Reuters